Jaylon Johnson has big day as Chicago Bears’ minicamp begins

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Jaylon Johnson has big day as Chicago Bears’ minicamp begins

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zack Pearson | Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:28 AM ET

The Chicago Bears began mandatory minicamp on Tuesday afternoon in what was a muggy day at Halas Hall. The next three days will be the final practices for Ben Johnson’s team as they will break until training camp in late July.

These practices are also another opportunity for Johnson and the coaching staff to continue to build the foundation they have started. Fresh off a NFC North title, the Bears goal is to be a Super Bowl contender. They made some offseason moves in hopes of getting to that level, revamping the defense.

But one player who wasn’t an addition but instead is back from injury is defensive back Jaylon Johnson. On Tuesday, Johnson looked like the best player on that defense, showing what he can do when healthy.

Jaylon Johnson gets two interceptions on day one of Chicago Bears minicamp

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The defensive back had his struggles last year, mainly due to an injury he suffered ahead of training camp. Johnson sat out the entire summer and preseason before making his debut in Week 2. However, it was short lived.

Johnson got hurt in the Bears’ loss to the Lions and missed several weeks. Although he returned later in the season, he clearly wasn’t himself in terms of trying to recover and get out there. This offseason though, Johnson looks healthy and Tuesday proved that.

Johnson picked off quarterback Caleb Williams twice on Tuesday. On one, there was some miscommunication with wide receiver Kalif Raymond and Johnson took advantage. The second one Johnson went up and got, as the pass was intended for Rome Odunze.

#Bears CB Jaylon Johnson with 2 picks in minicamp today – one to end a 1st team offense drive in 2-minute drill.

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) June 9, 2026

That’s an encouraging sign as Chicago’s best defensive back is looking healthy again. But with that, there’s also some bad news…. Kyler Gordon missed Tuesday’s practice as he continues to deal with a soft tissue injury.

This is something that Gordon has been dealing with this offseason and while he was at OTA’s, he did not participate. It’s early but Gordon’s injury is certainly something to monitor moving forward.

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